Local County Officials and Commissioners Named in May Listing
Readout lists county roles and members including Clerk of Patrict Cours County Attorney County Auditor Superintendent of School Public Administrator County Surveyor and a slate of county commissioners Justices and co members from South Butte Township with names like L O Miles M A Berger W Dyer G A Clark E W Ellingwood Sewell Davis George Blinn Thomas Driscoll and others, noting Bert Shepard J L Lewis Arthur Gillette among the officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrict Cours
Eeeseees
Hert
LEG
L. O. Miles
M. A. Berger
William Dyer
George A. Clarke
W. Ellingwood
Sewell Davis
George Blinn
Thomas Driscoll D. J
Gira
George Pascoe
Josiah Hodge
Edward A. Morley
Bam
J. Reynolds
C. A. Ely
Trusts and Labor Attack and Defense Cited
A Miner quote argues against smashing trusts, saying 6,000,000 American workers depend on them for wages and that U S action to destroy trusts would lead to years of adjustment and hardship. It condemns Bryan’s stance, warns of European trust dominance, and notes calls to regulate rather than ruin trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Democratic Party
Bryan
United States
Trusts and wages in Montana election rhetoric 1898
The Miner attacks Bryan and Toole over trusts and tariffs, labeling anti trust stance as unsafe for workers. It cites Helena smelter led by the American Lead Trust and the Amalgamated Copper Trust as examples, arguing wages would drop to European levels if trusts fall, and warns that voting for Bryan and Toole would ruin 5,000,000 eastern workers and 15,000 Montanans. The piece casts Toole as misleading about closing the Helena smelter while pushing against the Amalgamated Copper Trust.
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Republican Party
Democratic
Ther Maduritain
Montana
Helena Smelter
American Lead Trust
Iat Trust
Joseph KK. Toole
Helena
Epicverh
Butte
Europe
Unite States
Bryan and Toole
Major Burke
Idaho
Standard
Oriental & Geoitental Steamship and Navigation Company
Coffin Trust
Peanut Trust
Pennsylvania
John PD
Rockefeller
Russia
America
Standard Oi
Philadelphia
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Joseph RK. Towle
Congress
Tifa
Sam Hauser
Rocky Mountain States
Washington
Democratic Party
McKintey
Henworth backs fusion ticket in Miner interview
The Miner published an interview with Joseph Henworth a top foreman at M. P. Company mines, declaring support for the fusion ticket and noting the company’s push for Judiciary nominees. The piece hints many of 600 other M. P. employees may also vote with Henworth, urging broader coverage of the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Henworth
Fuxinn
Mom PF. Company
M. ©. P. Company
Butte Mine Jobs Debate Sparks Election Clash
The fusion party led by Joe Toole seeks to close key mines linked to trusts, risking 6,500 jobs while arguing the payrolls drive Butte’s economy. Supporters urge voters to resist alleged trust control and defend prosperity by keeping the mines open.
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Butte
Inter Mountain
Fusion Party
Joe Toole
View of Butte Local Vote Attacks Democracy and Tax Waste
A heated local political flare demands voters rebuke the Democratic Party for high taxes and alleged city mismanagement in Butte. Opponents accuse Democrats of crime immunity, costly contracts, and failing public services, urging a Republican triumph at the polls. The piece cites Hon. Joseph K. Toole and ends with a biting quip about “the much-abused mule.”
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Zen
Rae
Democratic Party
Tor Silver Row
Court House
Department
Butte
Iin Veenpac
Republican Party
Joseph K. Toole
Butte Miner
Mining politics clash over city ticket and mining economy
The piece condemns the Republican county ticket as pro business and trustworthy, pledging to keep mines running and funds honest. It attacks the Democratic Fusion ticket as hostile to mining, predicting real estate loss and population decline if elected. It labels the Independent ticket as factional with no real chance. Republicans seen as leading with victory in sight.
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Sands
Tis City
Fusionista
The Public's Worst Enemy in Montana Politics
A trimmed-news argument questions the Democratic majority in Montana's last legislature, alleging harm to labor, mining, and industry. It accuses lawmakers of closing silver mines, lowering tariffs on wool, and depressing copper, while favoring sheriffs and undertakers.
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Montana
Can't Mislead Republicans Fusion Leaders Speak
Fusion leaders promise local support to McKinley and Roosevelt only to oppose the Republican ticket. They abandon principles for spoils and oppose law order and property rights. David E. Folsom pledges to sign an eight hour bill when enacted by the legislature.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
MccKinley
Joe Toole
Bryan Targeted by New York Speech Says He Always Criticizes
An address in New York quotes Elihu Root harshly assessing William Jennings Bryan. Root questions Bryan’s patriotism and support for American institutions, labor, and youth while implying Bryan would tax if elected, per a line attributed to David Folsom.
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New York
Elihu Root
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Afica
Senator Fry to Brybh Foresees Political Injustice
A correspondent quotes Senator Fry writing to Brybh that his addressee is unfairly judged and not frank with the people. Fry defends the Philippines policy, insists the insurrection predated the treaty ratification, and justifies troop increases as temporary and necessary. He argues expansion and governance of new territories reflect past party gains and local self-government options offered elsewhere.
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Philippines
Louisiana
Florida
Mexico
Burke Denounces Standard Oil While Urging Monopoly Limits
In a Montana audience, Major Burke and allies critique Standard Oil power and its monopolistic grip, arguing for anti trust action and cheaper kerosene. The letter contrasts eastern trusts with western interests and cites past political battles over tariffs and duties, urging fair conduct and unity.
Lincoln and McKinley Copperhead Attacks Compared
The New York Sun reprints extracts from Democratic papers and orators denouncing Abraham Lincoln during his presidential run, likening them to modern copperhead rhetoric against William McKinley. Selected quotes from 1864 condemn Lincoln, warn of danger to life and property, and predict war if he is re-elected.
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New York Sun
Abraham Lincoln
Wm. McKinley
Lincoln
Cincinnati Enquirer
John McKeon
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dexter letter exposes claims in Butte court case
Newton R. Dexter, reporter for the Great Falls Tribune, writes from Butte accusing Amalgamated interests and Standard Oil of manipulating the press. The Inter Mountain questions his honesty while noting Dexter seeks $6,000 in damages for alleged breach of contract.
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Inter Mountain
Lee Mantle
Joe Toole
Dexter
Great Falls Tribune
Minneapolis
County Republican Committee
Butte
Sloan
Great Falls
Standard Oil
W. A. Clark
Standard Oll
Clark
Newton R. Dexter
Mr. Dexter
I Shall Take the Stand for Upright Judges in Elections
The candidate declares commitment to impartial justice and separation of lawsuits and politics. He notes the federation paper backed mining corporations and recalls Edward Boyce's May 8 1899 report affirming the eight hour work day as a core principle of the Western Federation of Miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. RB
Western Federation of Minera
Edward Boyce
Western Federation of Miners
Mayor William L. Strong Dead After Sudden Illness
New York reports the death of William L. Strong, last mayor of the old New York City, who died at his residence at 3 a.m. He was born in Ohio in 1827, organized William L. Strong & Co., led Central National Bank, and was a reform leader elected mayor in 1894 on the Republican Citizens Union ticket before consolidation. He had been in poor health for about six weeks.
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New York
Willam L. Strong
Aattern
Central National Bank
Strong
Republicain Citiena Union
Brooklyn
Receivers Appointed In Philadelphia Yarn Firms
Sludge McPherson was named receiver in a Philadelphia federal case for William Browne and Sons and the Phoenix Mills company. Thomas Walstenholme and Frank H. Keene are named as receivers with further argument on appointing a third. The two concerns, nearly the same, produced worsted yarns with combined assets around 2.14 million dollars. debt included a 1 million dollar wool loan.
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Philadelphia
Sludge McPherson
William Browne and Sons
Phoenix Milla Company
Thomas Walstenholme
Frank H. Keene
Henerd
Irem
Japanese voter demand could shift balance in provincial constituencies
Tommi, a naturalized British subject in Vancouver, seeks to be added to the voters list. He warns of a court appeal if denied and of challenging British Columbia laws barring Chinese and Japanese from voting. The move could give Japanese residents decisive influence in several constituencies.
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Vancouver
B. C
Tommi
Outrage Probe Convicts Officials at Pao Ting Fu
The Commission of Inquiry into outrages on missionaries convicts Tien Yang the provincial judge Wang Hung Ong the military commandant General Kiu and two other officials. German and French troops will garrison Pao Ting Fu for the winter. Preparations are complete for destroying the city’s most venerated temple on October 27.
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Tien Yang
Wang Hung Ong
Kiu
Life imprisonment in New York for policeman murder
Arthur Harrin, a Black man, stabbed Policeman Robert J. Thorpe to death on August 12. He was convicted of second degree murder and cited as the cause of serious race riots in the city, leading to the life sentence announced on November 3.
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New York
Arthur Harrin
Robert J.thorpe
Thorpe
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W. BR. Harmon
Gallatin
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C. A. Lyford
Chas
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Tan Strasburger
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W. J. Harris
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J. M. Miller
C. Wedlake
Angelo Pera
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German Township
Milo French
William Calvert
Ben Twitchell
Arthur Forrest
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W. J. Farmer
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J. 3B. Reynolds
Phil Reed
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Root
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Indianapolis
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Austria
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